Plumbing News

Watts launches “Fast Track to Labor Savings” eLearning campaign

Watts workforce development training is designed for the realities of today’s jobsite, including helping educate a wide variety of professionals to be more efficient and effective.

April 21, 2026

Participants can earn credits for completing each module, and those who complete 20+ modules during this campaign will receive a Beach Side Deluxe 36-Can Event Cooler.

The Plumbing Sales Coach expands offerings with new Blueprint training program

The expansion in service is designed to help plumbing companies improve performance and customer service despite predicted labor shortages.

April 20, 2026

The new training program marks a shift for The Plumbing Sales Coach, which previously offered limited-capacity coaching for business owners.

Rinnai's RCW Series floor-standing boiler system.

First Canadian installation of Rinnai RCW Series floor-standing boiler system

The system was installed in a 17-storey residential building.

April 16, 2026

Rinnai commercial sales and engineering personnel were present onsite during startup to support commissioning and verify combustion performance.

Watts opens nominations for 2026 Backflow Hero Award ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day

The annual program recognizes professionals protecting drinking water and advancing backflow prevention across North America.

April 16, 2026

Now in its third year, the award is a key component of Watts’ broader efforts to elevate awareness and education around backflow prevention in advance of National Backflow Prevention Day on August 16.

Verantum and XOi partner to improve asset performance by connecting building data with field operations

Combining real-time building intelligence with jobsite asset data to help operators detect issues earlier and reduce downtime.

April 15, 2026

By connecting building systems with field execution, Verantum and XOi aim to provide a more practical, data-driven approach to managing assets more effectively at scale.

Maryland State House capitol building view from Bladen street at string, Annapolis MA, USA

Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act allocates over $72 million for equitable home energy upgrades and updates SEIF, expanding access to heat pumps

New heat pump funding and authorization of Maryland’s Strategic Energy Investment Fund for building electrification aims to lower Marylanders’ energy bills and create jobs.

April 14, 2026

In addition to improving energy affordability and creating clean energy economy jobs in Maryland, the building electrification provisions in the Utility RELIEF Act will also support Maryland’s decarbonization goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in the next five years and attain net-zero emissions by 2045.

Cooney Brothers announces COO leadership transition

Brian Bartlett will transition to COO leadership as Jake Fegely prepares to retire.

April 14, 2026

Bringing 29 years of operational and managerial leadership experience, Bartlett joined Cooney Brothers in September of last year with the plan to eventually assume the COO role after gaining a full understanding of the company’s operations.

A photo from a Warrior Trades Academy session.

CEO Warrior hosts new Warrior Trades Academy

This session aims to empower home service contractors to build stronger teams.

April 14, 2026

The Warrior Trades Academy will bring together contractors for hands-on training, strategic planning and peer collaboration focused on finding and keeping skilled employees.